Its a natural fountain that brings hot water from the soil, water is really hot and better not to touch it directly. People uses this water for body cleaning or drinking water believing its a nature power or similar. As you can see in the video, it was raining but one woman was filling up water tanks to bring the water to home. Nice to visit

Very nice square with the hot spring sources just in the middle. Very hot water coming from deep down the earth. Very healthy water, some people like me take it home to drink. Highly recommended

Nice highlight of the city! It is under refurbishment, so wasn't fully open, still worth it.

Nice site and quite easy to get to after walking through a nice old city. Unfortunately, it was a very hot day and the hot springs were turned off due to the weather I would assume. So the whole area was "bone in the desert" dry. I would like to return one day when the springs are working and active. The surrounding area was well kept and some nice arrangement of flowers in the mini garden. We did touch a small water spring nearby, and the water was very hot.

The waters are really good for my psoríase. It's a shame the pool is still closed over the Covid. I never had the chance to bath in the hot pool. Looking forward for the chance to try. The space is clean. You have multiple springs with different temperatures. Parking is few but if you look you will find. The water is great for my skin. Give it a try.

It's a historic must and adjacent to the market (which is housed in a new building above it on the main Street). The bathing area is closed on Monday. It's hot. And it's a single big pool. It is very different from the natural river setting of the others. Still, it is very much worth a dip.

Our airbnb was in the middle of As Burgas so we had a great view from our windows. Lovely area. Gardens were stunning! Perfect areas to walk around in. We would go back again.

Great place for a short history lesson, quite interesting and beautiful. Good place to reflect

"The gothic cloister of San Francisco is one of the best preserved franciscan cloisters of the transition between Romanesque and gothic styles in Galicia. They're remarkable in their sculpture and architecture. The cloister dates back to 1325-1350 is the most ancient piece of the original convent. It's gothic in style on an irregular floor plan with three series of arcades with double columns on a stone base. The rectangular floor plan of the cloister is defined by paired columns supporting 63 arches with decoration on the spring, capitals and corbels. And 76 paired columns except the last 4 have quadrangular pillars. The work of the capitals is beautiful with Romanesque reminiscences and remarkable nailheads on the large bead moulding's arches. The internal face of the arches presents sculptures of the Apostles Saint James and Peter. In the sculptural decoration of the capitals there are mixed with vegetal motifs, zoomorphic elements, real and imaginary animals anthropomorphic forms and scenes from the old testament, hunting and war. The idea constantly repeated in the cloister is the Christians struggle against the sins portrayed through the scenes of hunting snd fishing. The work of the decorative diamond tops is very refined. On the opposite side of the square is an arcade with 5 arches leading to the chapterhouse reconstructed in the 16th century. The entry is flanked by the figures of the Virgin of the Assumption and Saint Michael. In 1835 the cloister was turned into barracks until the army left in 1987". Although few visit the cloisters it's worth it and is free. The guides are also really helpful and speak English too. Next to it you can also visit a collection of historical exhibits housed in a beautiful exhibition space. Bit of a climb up from centre but not too difficult.

The guide is actually a fan of the place, and that make the visit more interesting.

Little out of town,but well worth the walking,clean rooms and very nice staff.

Beautiful worth a visit, don't miss the church which was moved by park San Lázaro.

Free entrance, nice hidden gem

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Stunning cathedral which you can enjoy without the crowds of Santiago. The paradise portico is an exceptional work of art.

The first time I've been here was in 1970!! It's part of my life and I'm grateful for the best time ever and ever. The peace of love of God with humanity

Magnificent architecture of the medieval period.

Stunning building. The site dates back to 11c. Same fascinating exhibit such as early printed books. Exhibits from the nobility wars. The audio guide is very clear.

Even if the city is not very beautiful, the Cathedral is marvellous and deserve a stop @Ourense. There is audio guide in 5 languages to enjoy your visit. We loved it! 🙏🏻💫

A must-see in Ourense, a significant cathedral and wonderful audio tour. My 2nd visit over the years, this place has many beautiful exhibits and amazing art. Serene, uncrowded and lovely -- a Galician gem.

Beautiful cathedral! The audio tour was very informative.

Great location, price (free!) and water (hot!). Numbers are limited and a new batch of people are admitted on the hour, so worth planning your arrival time

They need a new manager ( skinny young man ) who does not discriminate against people who are foreign. The other stuff is excellent.

Too many people so you have to go early, but very nice place and nice experience.

Very good

(Translated by Google) For the price of about five euros you have nothing to complain about: a changing room with locker and shower and enough baths to stay in. However, a number of facilities were still defective and not in use, and the water was not very clean everywhere. (Original) Voor de prijs van zo’n vijf euro heb je niets te klagen: kleedkamer met locker en douche en genoeg baden om in te verblijven. Wel was er een aantal faciliteiten nog altijd defect en niet in gebruik, water was ook niet overal al te schoon.

(Translated by Google) Oh boy, think of a relaxing place, good to be with family and friends. (Original) rapaz do céu, pensa numa lugar relaxante, bom para estar com família e amigos.

A symbolic old bride in Ourense

Historical & Scenic Bridge This is a great sight, the Old Bridge of Ourense is beautiful bridge. The surrounding area is great too, as it is mainly in the older part of town. You can see lots of shops and restaurants too. Very nice area well worth a visit.

Incredible that the bridge was in service until not long ago. Heavy modern traffic over a Roman empire bridge. Today, we could cross it walking. It is breathtaking.

Gorgeous roman bridge with landscape views and Miño river. Its a must to visit!

Beautiful, historic bridge connecting the city. Pedestrian only. Footpath on the side of the river. Park wherever you can and walk to access the bridge.

Beautiful place, medioeval monumento with views to the Ourense city. Green area.

A must go in Ourense. Very well preserved old bridge with the view of Minho. Very comfortable walk across the bridge to see the scenic views of the city

Is Galicia the world capital for exemplary food ? Well if this place is anything to go by, then yes. This was possibly the best menu I have ever experienced. The food was so well executed and the attention to detail was nothing less than sublime.

I ate here my first night in Ourense and what a great experience. I can understand why it has a Michelin star. I did the 13 course tasting menu and added the caviar. The flavors were well balanced and had a lot of different textural elements. Top notch service

Great place for getting a taste of Galician food with a twist. Reservations are a must to ensure a spot. Impeccable service. Highly recommended. We hope to go back soon.

We have being in many Michelin star restaurant and I can say that this one has nothing to envy to 3* ones. Impeccable service, we came with a pregnant woman and the way they looked after her was awesome. 100% safe coming here with your pregnancy. Very nice decoration and every single waiter was kind and efficient. A must to try in Ourense.

The idea to have a 1-Star Michelin affordable is incredible. Starting from the service and the maitre:incredible! Very careful about anything. Food is great and even if we went for the cheapest menu, we left rolling. Compared to "degustation menu" that restaurant usually offer, i definitely rate this one amongst the best. Well done

One Michelin star comes with high expectations — and Nova delivers on many fronts. ⭐ I recently visited Nova in the heart of Ourense, and while the overall flavor of each dish was excellent, I’m being a bit stricter in this review, as I believe Michelin-level restaurants should be held to a higher standard. • The soup of cucumber and tonic soup was refreshing, with a distinct cucumber taste and just a hint of tonic (without the fizz). It felt more like a palate cleanser or a drink between courses rather than a true starter — perhaps better placed between the fish and meat dishes. • The parsnip purée with quail egg and duck slices was well-balanced and flavorful. However, the presentation could have used a more creative touch. (Special mention: the gluten-free bread made with buckwheat and rice flour was fantastic.) • The salad — with fish, quinoa, tomato, onion, soy, turnip … it was the highlight: beautiful, fresh, and each ingredient distinct. One of the best dishes of the meal. • Carrot purée with cock and (another) egg was underwhelming. I expected a bit more creativity in this combination. • The lacón with vegetables had perfect seasoning — perhaps a bit too overpowered the vegetables accompanying it. • The rice dish, as a big fan of rice, was a bit of a mixed experience: spot-on in texture, with nice touches of pork and a scallop (which is not mentioned in the dish presentation…) that balanced the plate. However, the flavor enhancer was too noticeable, and I struggled with the thin yet chewy pork fat. Big plus for the fresh peas, though! • The hake with green beans was my second favorite dish. Perfectly cooked, flaky, and flavorful — the vegetables added a nice earthy contrast. As my kids said - yours doesn’t taste like this… 😒 • The beef with eggplant had excellent flavor and balance. However, once “blended” or minced, the meat lost its texture, which was a pity. Still, as a Galician, I appreciate a good cut, and this was definitely a miss in this dish. 🍨 Desserts & Pairings I’m admittedly biased when it comes to dessert — I love them all. That said, in nearly 40ºC heat, the ice cream was the clear winner thanks to its refreshing touch when it’s almost 40 degrees outside… The brownie, however, could use improvement: I prefer the moist version rather than dry. The wine pairings were a highlight. I discovered a 2011 sweet Godello — what a treat! And the Albariño sparkling wine served with the starters was unlike any other Galician espumoso I’ve tried. Very unique. 🔚 Final Thoughts Nova is a solid representation of modern Galician cuisine and wine pairing, and absolutely worth trying. Would I return? Possibly — though next time, I might prefer to explore other flavor combinations and concepts elsewhere.

Went again this year, and again it surpassed the expectations. This time we took the middle menu: Nova, since last year we took the more complete one and barely could finish it. Excellent combination of local food with sophisticated culinary techniques. This time i took pictures. Will come back again soon.

Good quality and food at this place but price is not fair. They extra charge you from 50 cents to 1€ per dish to have it on the terrace and they 'force' you to take the table there. Also they charge you plus 1€ per person for bread, take it or not, they serve it without asking. It is a very bad practice and it makes the experience bitter. You feel you get trick and it is not nice.

The worst dish I had in all of Galicia , we regretted our choice , food was below average , it didn't taste absolutely anything

Very busy restaurant in downtown Ourense so make sure to have a reservation. Also, it sits on a pedestrian street so plan ahead since parking is extremely limited in this area. Their prix fixe menu is a really good value for the money, with several options to choose from. Food ranged from great to okay. We were hyped for the high reviews on their homemade desserts but they were just average in our opinion. Servers seemed to be overworked but it was an overall good experience.

If you are in Ourense, you have to visit this place, the food is literally amazing. The attention, portions and service was really good. You can ask for the wine list to make your visit a beautiful experience. There are different types of menus, we chose the special that also includes delicious desserts, please try the “arroz con leche”. Not expensive, good quality. Definitely, I totally recommend this restaurant and for sure I’ll be back!!!

Service was excellent, but limited staff that could speak English. Food was hit or miss (subjective to taste buds). Wine was good.

The best pulpo in Town, I have never had better food than here, we paid 160 for 7 people, we each had a wide array of fish, pulpo and veggies, and steak for the main course. The staff was very friendly to us and was very helpful. We come here every year and we will definitely come back.

This place is really good! The octopus was probably the best I’ve had in Spain. The tosta de pulpo was super tasty. The croquetas were the usual Spanish croquetas. YOU HAVE TO TRY THE “FLAN DE CASTAÑAS” it was also the best flan I’ve had in my life. The waiter was also very nice!

Traditional food in a very informal but authentic place. Octopus is its speciality but other Galician and Spanish plates are also available. Variety of Galician wines and kind service.

Best pulpo (octopus) ever! We ask for the one on the grill on a bed of potatoes with ajada (olive oil + garlic). Also we tried the "zamburiñas", delicious! We had those two starters and a side salad and it was more than enough for a lunch for two. The attention was superb as well.

Average tavern trying to be special. The octopus is not up to Galician standards but it’s amazing if you live in Ireland and come here to try it out. There’s only one fish option and all the meat is what you would expect to eat at your grandma’s, homey comfort food. Follow my advice and if you come here order the simplest plates: Raxo (pork stew), tortilla, and empanada, maybe a 1/2 pulpo or the deer meatballs.

Nice place to eat tapas, octopus and scallops are a must! Highly recommend!

Simply place, couple high tables and chairs in an alley the pulpo was phenomenal, we also took tortillas for later and it was so delicious

Small and cozy place to have a great dish of grilled octopus or pulpo. One of the best tasting dish in orense in my opinion.

Good place to eat great pulpo! Good service and prices

I went with my mother and we had a great experience. We were wonderfully welcomed and looked after by the owner who spoke great English. She recommended some great dishes and stopped us over ordering ! The food was delicious and we couldn't find fault with anything. Great place. Returned 3 years later and now have to report that I didn't have as good experience as before. Fish and Meat were great but the vegetables were terrible. All that was on offer was fried potatoes and a mix of vegetable finely chopped mush. Meant that we ate our fish or meat but left the rest. I have downgraded a star. The staff are still great and helpful.

Decorations are very nice， Foods are yummy

Fantastic experience. Really quiet dinning room and staff has an attention to detail. We were made to feel at home. We asked a few questions regarding their extensive wine list and were helped narrowing down to a bottle of mencia. We were told if we did not like the wine it wasn't a problem and they would gladly let us open something else.. fortunately the staff helped us find an awesome bottle. I think this is a Michelin mentioned restaurant.. insanely good quality of food and experience for the price you pay. I would highly recommend!

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Our group enjoyed a phenomenal tasting menu here. A true highlight was the wine pairing with an explanation of the Albariño grape, soil and mineral descriptions. The seafood, beef, cheese and vegetable dishes were the best I’d enjoyed during our entire trip to Spain. Thank you again to the chef, winemaker and staff for a wonderful culinary experience. Your friends from Ottawa, Canada.

In Galicia for holidays and tried this highly recommended restaurant. We asked the Chef (Javier) to send us his choice tasting menu. It was a remarkable experience from start to finish. Our best meal in Galicia all summer. I highly recommend to everyone.

Such a find in Ourense. The restaurant is located in an old house so many of the characteristics and furniture remains. We ate the aroz con bogavantes. It was delicious, amazing and super filling.

There's a lot of competition in this town but this place hits all the right notes. Fantastic staff and a good choice of food and wine that's tasty and great value. Really enjoyed the meal, and the Galician shots at the end of the meal were so good!

Great experience. I just love how Chef Alvaro and his team bring together flavors and textures. Not a big fan of eggplant and I had a blast with my Berenjena con Crujente. Also, I never thought a simple desert like a flan could be recreated so tastefully. And do not let me start with my Canelón… A good reason to come back to Lugo soon!

Nice and cosy. Great variety of seafood. High quality and excellent service.

Wonderful fish restaurant. Excellent quality, service and variety. Love this place.

We had great dinner here. Waiter was very friendly, he even showed me around their small wine collection and gave me some recommendations for purchase what I found very useful. Good price quality ratio. Next time I will be in Ourense I will definitely pass by!

We have been welcomed by Sebastian and Candido. Such a good lunch and so nice people. Thank you very much !

Great food and friendly staff